Three Faces of Europe
Discover how Europe’s power dynamics shifted through three major conflicts in this rare Time Magazine propaganda map series from WWI to the Cold War.
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Brewing Across America: A Deeper Look at Beer Consumption and Culture
Dive into a comprehensive journey through American beer culture, from state-by-state consumption patterns to the evolving landscape of brewing, revealing surprising insights into how and why Americans drink beer.
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The Contested Crown: Britain’s Ever-Changing Second City
From industrial giants to imperial centers, discover the remarkable cities that have competed for the prestigious “Second City” status throughout British history.
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The Geometry of Nations: Discovering the World’s Roundest Countries
A quirky geographic investigation reveals the most circular nations on Earth, blending mathematics, geography, and unexpected global trivia.
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Farewell Phrases: How Americans Describe Death in Obituaries
From “slipped away” to “entered eternal rest,” the language of loss varies dramatically across the United States, offering a unique glimpse into regional communication styles.
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The Population of Manhattan Mapped
In 2020, 1,694,251 people were living in Manhattan. The population density of this borough was about 72,918 people per square mile (28,154/km²). It is the highest population density of any county in the U.S. But this is not a record in the history of Manhattan. In 1910, at the height of European migration to New York, Manhattan’s population density peaked 101,548 people per square mile (39,208/km²).
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Countries With a Smaller Population Than MrBeast’s YouTube Subscribers
MrBeast’s YouTube subscribers now total 334 million—more than the population of most countries. In this fascinating post, explore a map comparing his subscriber count to global populations, and find out why only three nations surpass his massive audience.
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Terra Incognita: Wikipedia’s Languages Mapped
Wikipedia has transformed information access, but it has blind spots. Terra Incognita maps Wikipedia’s language biases, shedding light on its global coverage. Learn about the encyclopedia’s evolution and future.
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Greatest extent of Japanese naval dominance
In 1942, the Imperial Japanese Navy reached its zenith in terms of naval dominance during World War II. This period was marked by a series of sweeping victories across the Pacific, expanding the boundaries of Japanese-controlled waters to an unprecedented extent. The stunning success of Japanese forces during the early stages of the war saw the capture of strategic territories, including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, and numerous islands in the Pacific.
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Gender in European languages
Discover how grammatical gender works in European languages, its cognitive impact, and a map illustrating the gender systems across the continent.
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